In this conversation from York Regional Police headquarters, Al Adamo and Tim Skinner explain how new technology is helping officers find, connect and use information more effectively. The focus is on Peregrine, a platform designed to bring together data from across the organisation so officers no longer have to search multiple systems separately. Instead, the aim is to give them faster access to the intelligence they need to make better decisions in investigations and neighbourhood policing.
The discussion also looks at the wider opportunities and responsibilities that come with better data use. From hotspot mapping and actionable intelligence to cross-border data sharing and public reassurance, the interview highlights both the operational benefits and the need for strong safeguards. It is a practical look at how digital tools could reduce friction for officers while also supporting transparency, lawful use of information and stronger collaboration across policing.
Key takeaways
- York Regional Police is using Peregrine to bring together data from across multiple police systems.
- A major goal is to remove silos and put relevant information at officers’ fingertips.
- The platform is described as a kind of private Google search engine for police data.
- Officers could use it to speed up investigations by searching names, vehicles, keywords and other details in one place.
- Neighbourhood teams may be able to use it for tasking, complaint patterns and local deployment decisions.
- The system can also present geocoded data visually to support hotspot and frequency analysis.
- York sees wider value in sharing relevant information with neighbouring police agencies because crime crosses borders.
- The interview stresses that stronger access to data must come with safeguards, transparency and lawful use.
Chapters
00:32 – What York’s technology team is trying to deliver
01:54 – What Peregrine actually does
03:01 – A private Google search engine for policing
03:57 – What this could mean for neighbourhood policing
05:32 – Why historical data matters too
07:05 – Mapping hotspots and analysing patterns
07:55 – What comes next for Peregrine
08:57 – Better data sharing with other agencies
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